NYC (Interpol song)
| "Say Hello to the Angels"/"NYC" | ||||
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| Single by Interpol | ||||
| from the album Turn on the Bright Lights | ||||
| Released | April 14, 2003 | |||
| Format | CD, 7" | |||
| Recorded | Tarquin Studios, 2002 | |||
| Genre | Post-punk revival | |||
| Length | 4:28/4:21 | |||
| Label | Matador Records | |||
| Producer(s) | Peter Katis, Gareth Jones | |||
| Interpol singles chronology | ||||
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"Say Hello to the Angels"/"NYC" is a double A-side single by New York City-based post-punk revival band Interpol, both taken from their debut album Turn on the Bright Lights. The single was released on April 14, 2003 as the second single from the album.
A music video for "NYC" was produced, directed by Doug Aitken.[1] It features the band in a montage of pictures and designs as well as footage of a park at night.
"NYC" has been included on several best-of lists. Consequence of Sound ranked it at number 46 on their Best Singles of the 2000s list.[2] Pitchfork Media ranked it at 140 on their Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s list.[3] Slant Magazine rated it at number 219 on their Best Singles of the Aughts list.[4]
Electronic musician Moby placed "NYC" as his 8th favorite track of the decade.[5]
Track listing
CD (OLE582-2):
- "Say Hello to the Angels" – 4:28
- "NYC" – 4:21
- "NYC" (Demo) – 4:28
7" vinyl (OLE582-7):
- "Say Hello to the Angels" – 4:28
- "NYC" – 4:21
Chart performances
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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| scope="row" UK Singles Chart[6] | 65 |
References
- ↑ "Matador Records Interpol Music & Video". matadorrecords.com. Retrieved 2009-03-01.
- ↑ "Best Singles of the 00's".
- ↑ "Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s".
- ↑ "Best Singles of the Aughts".
- ↑ http://pitchfork.com/features/guest-lists/7698-guest-list-2000s-edition/4/
- ↑ "Interpol - UK Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
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